The Department of Environmental and Behavioral Economics has successfully participated with two contributions in the first series of Policy Ultra-Briefs: Behavioral Science for Political Practice on Climate Protection of the German Society for Psychology (DGPs). The series offers political decision-makers compact, scientifically tested short formats. Their need for well-founded, evidence-based answers to pressing social challenges is addressed with current findings from psychology and related behavioral sciences and translated into clear, politically relevant options for action.

Here are the two contributions:

Astrid Dannenberg, Johannes Diederich and Timo Goeschl: What influences our individual climate protection contributions? Behavioral science levers for effective policy

Eva Weingärtner, Paul Lohmann and Astrid Dannenberg: Policy instruments for more environmentally friendly food consumption